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France and Germany ease EU car emissions rules
France and Germany agree to relax EU car emission rules and include Britain in 'made in Europe' definition.
France24 · 1m
EU caps Chinese hybrid car imports at 350,000 yearly
Brussels imposes quota on plug-in hybrids to halve China's market share, citing trade imbalance and deindustrialisation fears.
the Guardian · 1m
400-mile EVs arrive as luxury makers lead the charge
BMW, Mercedes and Volvo are rolling out electric cars with 400-plus-mile range, signalling a shift in how the industry tackles American range anxiety.
Business Insider · 1m
VW boss backs EU plan to shield European carmakers
Volkswagen's Oliver Blume supports EU rules to help domestic industry compete with cheaper Chinese rivals as the carmaker cuts 100,000 jobs.
the Guardian · 1m
Range Rover Sport Electric launches with lower price
JLR's new all-electric Sport undercuts the flagship Range Rover while matching its power, arriving as the automaker cuts thousands of jobs.
WIRED · 1m
Detroit's V8 revival bets big on American truck power
With emissions rules relaxed, GM, Ford and Ram are investing billions to bring back V8 engines as gas-powered trucks surge in popularity.
Business Insider · 1m
Volkswagen crashes out of Europe's top index
The German carmaker slashes profit forecasts and loses its place in the Euro Stoxx 50 as the auto sector struggles.
CNBC · 1m
Germany's car industry faces collapse
Factory closures loom as German automakers struggle with Chinese competition, tariffs, and the EV transition.
Ars Technica · 1m · 5 views
Nissan secures Sunderland future with new Kicks model
Japanese carmaker invests £170 million to build hybrid crossover at UK plant, protecting thousands of jobs.
Dailymail · 2m · 5 views
McLaren builds its first SUV for F1 fans with kids
The supercar maker bets racing glory can sell £200,000+ family vehicles to wealthy fans who've never owned its two-seaters.
the Guardian · 1m